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RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Refresher Training

  • In accordance with EPA Regulations 40 CFR Part 261 and 40 CFR Part 262
  • Available in: United States English | España Español
  • Access your learning from any place, at any time, on any device
  • Seamless, self-directed mobile training experience
  • Receive your certificate right away once you complete the course
  • Select from SCORM-compliant, online streaming, virtual instructor-led, or in-person learning formats
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$124.99
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$124.99
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$123.74
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$122.49
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$121.24
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2-10 $123.74
11-20 $122.49
21-50 $121.24
51-100 $118.74
101-250 $116.24

Course Facts

What You Get
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Training Duration
Training Duration
4 Hour(s)
Learning Type
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access Validity
Course Access Validity
3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.
Device Support
Device Support
Apple
Android
Windows
Web
Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
12 months, before a refresher is required.

Our RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Refresher Training course supports compliance with 40 CFR Part 261 and 40 CFR Part 262 under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This RCRA hazardous waste refresher training helps workers maintain compliance and safe handling practices. This training explains the cradle-to-grave system, covering waste generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal.

The Environmental Protection Agency reports that thousands of hazardous waste violations occur annually, often due to improper management, highlighting the need for ongoing hazardous waste training and refresher education.

Who Needs This RCRA Hazardous Waste Refresher Training?

  • Hazardous waste generators requiring annual RCRA hazardous waste training.
  • Supervisors overseeing hazardous waste handling and compliance programs.
  • Environmental health and safety professionals maintaining RCRA training compliance.
  • Owners and operators of treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs).
  • Hazardous waste contractors and environmental consultants.
  • Employees handling, storing, labeling, or transporting hazardous waste.

Why Choose Our RCRA Hazardous Waste Refresher Training?

  • Meets annual refresher requirements for RCRA hazardous waste training.
  • Reinforces safe hazardous waste handling and emergency response procedures.
  • Aligns with EPA regulations for ongoing compliance and certification.
  • Provides flexible online access for convenient recertification.
  • Supports workplace safety and environmental protection standards.

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Refresher Training Course Syllabus

This RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training course consists of 02 modules structured into 09 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.

Lessons

Introduction

Module 1: EPA Cradle-to-Grave Program


This module explains the EPA cradle-to-grave system and RCRA training requirements for hazardous waste management. It covers EPA laws, the purpose of RCRA, and the hazardous waste manifest system. Learners will define hazardous waste, identify generator categories, and understand episodic generation events. The module explains how to determine if waste is hazardous and outlines storage and management methods, including SAAs, CAAs, and TSDFs. It also covers hazardous waste transportation requirements and compliance responsibilities.

  • Lesson 1: Regulatory Overview
  • Lesson 2: Hazardous Waste – An Overview
  • Lesson 3: Hazardous Waste Generators
  • Lesson 4: Hazardous Waste Storage
  • Lesson 5: Hazardous Waste Transportation

Module 2: Regulations for Specific Wastes


This module covers emergency response procedures and requirements for managing specific hazardous waste categories. It explains spill response actions and regulatory expectations for generators. Learners will understand EPCRA requirements and CERCLA release definitions. It reviews emergency equipment requirements for SQGs and LQGs and explains the risks of incompatible wastes. It also covers Land Disposal Restrictions, recycling requirements, used oil management, and universal waste standards.

  • Lesson 6: Managing Spills and Emergencies
  • Lesson 7: Regulations for Specific Wastes
  • Lesson 8: LDR, Recycling, and Used Oil
  • Lesson 9: Universal Waste

Final Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

RCRA stands for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

It is a federal law governing hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
The EPA defines RCRA as the framework for proper waste management from generation to disposal.

This course meets EPA regulations under 40 CFR Part 261 and 40 CFR Part 262.
These regulations define RCRA training requirements for hazardous waste generators.

This course is important as it:

  • Supports compliance with RCRA training requirements.
  • Reduces risks of environmental contamination and regulatory violations.
  • Improves workplace safety and hazardous waste handling practices.
  • Helps employees achieve hazardous waste certification.
  • Meets EPA compliance standards for RCRA certification.
  • Provides clear, practical guidance for hazardous waste management.
  • Offers flexible online learning with instant certification access.
  • Supports annual refresher training and ongoing compliance.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, employees involved in hazardous waste management must complete RCRA training. This ensures compliance with RCRA training requirements and safe handling practices.

This RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Certification is ideal for individuals responsible for any of the following tasks:

  • Identifying and calculating hazardous waste.
  • Collecting, packaging, labeling, marking, inspecting, or moving hazardous waste containers.
  • Managing hazardous waste in satellite accumulation areas (SAAs).
  • Operating processes that generate hazardous waste.
  • Reading, interpreting, and applying RCRA hazardous waste training regulations.

Yes, a wallet ID card is available upon request.

To receive a plastic wallet ID card, upload a passport-style and size photograph to your HAZWOPER OSHA Training account.

You will receive the plastic wallet card will via U.S. mail within 2-3 weeks of course completion.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Yes, annual refresher training is recommended to meet RCRA training requirements.
This course can be retaken for renewal every 12 months.

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.

Validity: The course certificate is valid for one year.

Renewal: Simply take this course in 12 months to maintain compliance and stay current on RCRA guidelines.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives

After completing the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
  • Describe EPA’s “cradle to grave” approach to management of hazardous waste.
  • Recall the definition of hazardous waste and its characteristics.
  • Explain the difference between listed hazardous waste and characteristic hazardous waste.
  • Recall the criteria for classification of hazardous waste generators into three different categories.
  • Discuss episodic generation and the steps generators must take when they fluctuate between categories.
  • Understand the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste transportation, storage, and spill response.
  • Give examples of hazardous waste categories that are subject to specialized management standards.
  • Explain the general purpose of the Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) Program.
  • Define used oil and explain the special management provisions applicable to this category of waste.
  • Define universal waste and its categories.
  • Summarize the pertinent elements of the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rules of 2016 and its implementation over the years.

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Zane Bowman
Hazmat Specialist
“I learned a lot from this course. It was a good refresher training and I recommend it to others working with hazardous materials and need to comply with RCRA regulations.”
Trevin Deen
Hazmat Technician
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William Isaac
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"The Waste Generator refresher seemed like a worthwhile investment. It was short and relevant."
Laura Smith
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"The customer service was excellent as I had some technical queries and the technical support staff promptly responded to those queries."

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